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Last updated: 2026-03-29
Blood Groups
This module allows you to define and manage the different blood types (such as A+, O-, AB+) used in your facility's Blood Bank or Laboratory. Setting these up ensures that patient records, lab results, and blood inventory are accurately categorized.
When Do I Use This?
- When you are initially setting up the hospital or clinic system and need to input all accepted blood types.
- When the laboratory begins tracking specialized or rare blood phenotypes and needs a new category.
- When you need to deactivate a specific blood group code that is no longer used in your reporting.
How To Use
Adding a New Blood Group
- Go to Blood Bank → Blood Groups from the main menu.
- Click the + New button.
- Enter the Name (e.g., "O Positive") and the short Code (e.g., "O+").
- Provide a Description if any specific lab notes are required.
- Ensure the Active checkbox is ticked so staff can select it.
- Click Save.
Field Descriptions
| Field Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | The full, descriptive name of the blood group (e.g., "A Positive"). |
| Code | A short, standardized abbreviation for the blood type (e.g., "A+"). This is often used on printed labels and quick reports. |
| Description | Any additional notes, handling instructions, or specific medical details regarding this blood type. |
| Active | Checked by default. If unchecked, this blood group will be hidden from dropdown menus and can no longer be assigned to new patients or blood bags. |
Tip: Always use universally recognized codes (like A+, B-, AB+, O-) in the Code field. This prevents confusion among nurses and lab technicians when reading patient charts or preparing transfusions. If a blood group is no longer used, simply uncheck Active rather than trying to delete it, to preserve historical lab records.